Are you a Trader Joe's fan like me? I sure hope so because I am obsessed. I receive a ton of questions on what products I like from Trader Joe's so I have decided to put a list together of all my favorites. I will update as I find more products that I feel should be on this list. Here are the BEST Trader Joe's products in my opinion! PRODUCE: Riced Broccoli - Great as an added crunch to salads or simply sautéed with butter and lemon as a side dish. I also like to cook up bacon … [Read more...]
Blueberry Donut Muffins
These Blueberry Donut Muffins that are doused with a vanilla glaze, sliced almonds and vanilla sprinkling sugar are to die for. These are such a a wonderful treat in my house and they don't last long! I used to work above a bakery that sold these amazing blueberry and cinnamon donut muffins. I quit working there so I quit having blueberry donut muffins. So sad. Until now! A few weeks ago I had some one-on-one time with Raya (my toddler). We hit a few parks then my favorite local … [Read more...]
Cherry and Goat Cheese Flatbread Pizza
Is this not the best idea for a pizza? It's so simple and beautiful! Plus cherries are in season right now so they should be added to every meal in your house! I love naan flatbread, but I have to be honest, I don't use it often and I have no idea why so I am going to start today! Next grocery run will include naan flatbread. It's such a versatile ingredient for all kinds of meals and snacks. Pizza is an obvious one, but a GOOD one. This cherry and goat cheese flatbread pizza is right … [Read more...]
Chewy Sugar Cookies
There are all types of cookies, but these chewy sugar cookies are one of kind. They're slightly crispy but undeniably chewy! Gotta love those perfect cookie cracks, right? That means you've got yourself a chewy cookie. I am a huge fan of sugar cookies. I often get one when I venture to a bakery every once in a while. There's something so simple and delicious about them. I think they taste like cookie dough and I LOVE COOKIE DOUGH. Perhaps that's why I eat several of them at a time. One … [Read more...]
Twinings of London Tea – Be Your Best Blend
This post was sponsored by Twinings of London in partnership with the Mom It Forward Influencer Network. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. SCROLL DOWN TO ENTER GIVEAWAY! It's tea time again! What is it about tea that makes it so comforting? Every thought of having tea is comforting. I love the warmth, the flavors, the colors, the richness, the smoothness, the freshness...I could go on and on. Twining's of London provides all fo these wonderful aromas and feelings that … [Read more...]
Italian Sausage and Peppers
Sausage and Peppers is a family favorite. There are so many ways you can make it but the easiest way is to roast in the oven! Serve with bread and dinner is ready in an hour with minimal preparation and clean up! Ever since I met my husband we have been eating sausage and peppers. It's one of those Italian meals that never gets old and is absolutely delicious. Plus, when you live in Chicago, it seems as though sausage and peppers is served at every party and every fast food chain. I'm not … [Read more...]
Brown Sugar Soy Glazed Salmon
Brown Sugar Soy Glazed Salmon is a delicious weeknight dinner. Fresh salmon is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes then baked until light and flaky. Serve with a green vegetable and a healthy flavorful dinner is served! Easy weeknight meals are a must in our house. With two kiddos and a husband that is gone 12 hours a day, I NEED to have easy, healthy and delicious recipes available for dinner. I have also been asked by several readers … [Read more...]
Creamy Mustard Baked Chicken
Creamy Mustard Baked Chicken is a simple recipe that's ready in 30 minutes. Chicken breasts are baked in a creamy garlic mustard sauce resulting in a flavorful and juicy dish! Serve with roasted vegetables or over noodles! This recipe could not get any easier. I found this recipe from non other than Ina Garten, but she makes it with fish instead of chicken. I have tried both and I prefer using chicken. Lately, the chicken recipes I have made unfortunately result in flavorless overcooked … [Read more...]
Lemon Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
I think I have died and gone to lemon heaven. These Lemon Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are to die for. They are decadent, moist, dense yet crumbly and melt in your mouth. I used the reverse creaming method for these bad boys which resulted in a more dense and tighter crumb that is still velvety and soft! So I've become a cake lover all of a sudden. If there's cake, I'll eat it but it hasn't always been my preferred dessert choice until recently. Every afternoon while my girls nap, … [Read more...]
The Easiest Summer Sausage and Vegetable Salad
When it comes to making a simple side dish, this recipe for Summer Sausage and Vegetable Salad comes to mind. It's quick and easy to make, tastes amazing and is so colorful! We are huge fans of quick and easy salads in our house. Because I cook and bake, we eat quite a bit at home and this includes lunch. My husband brings lunch to work every day so I often try to make salads like this Summer Sausage and Vegetable Salad that are easy to make and accessible straight from the … [Read more...]
Orange Scones
Scones are my thang. I am currently obsessed with orange scones. I took my scone recipe and simply added fresh orange juice and orange zest. They're light and fluffy yet chewy and taste just like a fresh orange. They're absolutely perfect! Anyone else obsessed with Panera's orange scones? Other people must be because I've noticed if you go to Panera after the morning rush, they're GONE. I've been enjoying Panera's orange scones since, well, forever. Every once in a while I head there to … [Read more...]
Better Than Sex Cake
Better Than Sex Cake is a recipe I've been making for years. It's a chocolate boxed cake recipe that's jazzed up with a mixture of caramel sauce and sweetened condensed milk that's poured all over the cake making it extra moist and delicious! Welcome to the easiest and tastiest chocolate cake you will ever make. As mentioned above this not a homemade recipe. If you would like a homemade chocolate cake recipe, I have a delicious one right here! I started making this cake in college for … [Read more...]